Product Announcements:
Semiconductors

Geyer’s ultra-compact KX-2 crystal, just 1.0 × 0.8 × 0.34 mm, is ideal for hearing aids and wearables. With MHz-range stability (40–100 MHz) and available 48 MHz options, it ensures reliable performance for wireless communication like Bluetooth, Thread, and Wi-Fi in space-limited medical devices. Read more...

An oscillator is a crucial component in many electronic devices, providing a stable and accurate timing reference. It generates a periodic waveform, typically a sine wave, square wave, or pulse, which is used to synchronize various operations within a system. When selecting an oscillator for a specific application, several design considerations must be taken into account to ensure optima... Read more...

Miniaturized design reduces footprint and power requirements

Aker Technology’s New Ultra Miniature Output Clock Oscillator. Learn how the oscillator's miniaturized design reduces footprint and power requirements.

• Miniaturized design of 1.6 mm x 1.2 mm
• Low power consumption
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Improving Energy Efficiency in Electronics Systems Through Low Voltage Oscillators

The popularity of low voltage (LV) frequency control products, such as oscillators, has grown significantly as manufacturers have moved to satisfy demands for more powerful products, smaller packaging, and longer battery life.

Low voltage oscillators are versatile elements in the elect... Read more...

The ultra-wideband (UWB) short-range communication protocol enables advanced location-based communication features like secure hands-free access, indoor navigation, contactless payments, credential sharing and item tracking.

Unique to UWB is time-of-flight (ToF) measurement that accurately measures the time it takes for a signal to travel between devices, making it more difficult... Read more...

Power Loss Protection Power Management Unit with Integrated High-Current Buck Converters, Buck-Boost Converter and Low Dropout Regulator (LDO)

The ACT85411 is a highly integrated, highly configurable multiple output power management IC (PMIC) with built-in power loss protection (PLP). Two high-efficiency buck regulators can supply up to 12 A of peak current and up to 10A of contin... Read more...

Advanced COT PMIC with 4 Bucks, 2 LDOs, Load Bypass Switches and 3-State GPIOs

The ACT88422 PMIC is an integrated ActiveCiPS™ power management integrated circuit. It powers a wide range of processors, including solid-state drive applications, video processors, FPGA’s, peripherals, and microcontrollers. The ACT88422 features 3-State GPIOs plus I2C communication that all... Read more...

The Nexperia new Motor Driver Evaluation Kit is now available. Developed with Würth Electronics, it gives engineers a quick, practical way to test Nexperia MOSFETs & gate drivers in motor applications. The board is ready to use out of the box, reducing setup time & simplifying performance comparisons. Read more...

Vishay’s VEML4031X00 is the industry’s first AEC-Q100 qualified rectangular ambient light sensor. In a compact 4.38 × 1.45 × 0.6 mm SMD package, it combines ALS and IR photodiodes for high accuracy and integration in space-constrained designs. With a 0–172,000 lx range and I²C interface, it’s ideal for automoti... Read more...

Aker’s new low-voltage HCMOS crystal oscillators deliver superior frequency stability and reduced power consumption in compact packages.

With supply voltages from 0.9 V to 5.0 V, they suit automotive and commercial use—ideal for portable, battery-powered, and low-power applications. Read more...